William Garnett

flush-mounted, signed in pencil and with the photographer's credit/reproduction rights stamp on the reverse, 1950s-60s

This photograph, on paper with a semi-glossy surface and flush-mounted to sturdy board, is in generally very good condition. In raking light, the following are visible overall: small deposits (possibly soiling or the photographer's original retouching); and a few small surface scratches and tiny impressions that do not appear to break the emulsion. None are immediately apparent or detract in anyway from this striking aerial study. The print is trimmed to the image, and there is wear, attendant chipping, and small losses of emulsion along the edges and at the corners. The reverse of the mount is lightly soiled from handling.
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